Volunteers spend MLK day giving back at Christian City
While many people used the federal holiday to rest, more than 200 volunteers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back to the community at Christian City.
While many people used the federal holiday to rest, more than 200 volunteers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back to the community at Christian City.
Mom says teen suffered severe burns in school bullying attack: 'She’s in a lot of pain'
A 14-year-old girl suffered severe second- and third-degree chemical burns during a violent physical confrontation.
A 14-year-old girl suffered severe second- and third-degree chemical burns during a violent physical confrontation.
Georgia snow and ice prep checklist for weekend winter weather
Georgia is bracing for a winter storm that models suggest will produce a wintry mix at best, or snow and ice at worst. Now is the time to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Georgia is bracing for a winter storm that models suggest will produce a wintry mix at best, or snow and ice at worst. Now is the time to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Gwinnett sheriff responds to teacher group asking for pause on ICE cooperation
Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is responding after a teachers' union called for his office to pause its cooperation with ICE.
Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is responding after a teachers' union called for his office to pause its cooperation with ICE.
Hosea Helps hosts MLK festival, providing resources to those in need
Hosea Helps held a festival in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Rev. Hosea Williams' 100th birthday.
Hosea Helps held a festival in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Rev. Hosea Williams' 100th birthday.
Georgia man gets life in prison for rape, child molestation
A judge sentenced Jaylen McCrary to life in prison after he was convicted of rape and child molestation last week.
A judge sentenced Jaylen McCrary to life in prison after he was convicted of rape and child molestation last week.
Police capture accused Conyers shooter after week-long manhunt
Amir Johnson was arrested on Sunday in the shooting death of 22-year-old Kaleb King during a friendly gathering at a Conyers home last week.
Amir Johnson was arrested on Sunday in the shooting death of 22-year-old Kaleb King during a friendly gathering at a Conyers home last week.
Former DeKalb superintendent granted bond on assault, child cruelty charges
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was granted a $25,000 bond with a "no in-person contact" order after being charged with domestic assault and child cruelty.
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was granted a $25,000 bond with a "no in-person contact" order after being charged with domestic assault and child cruelty.
Funeral director rushes into burning building to save remains
Fairburn firefighters battled a multi-hour blaze at Cook Brothers Funeral Directors and Cremations on Sunday. All remains were safely evacuated.
Fairburn firefighters battled a multi-hour blaze at Cook Brothers Funeral Directors and Cremations on Sunday. All remains were safely evacuated.
55-year-old female inmate dies in Bibb County, sheriff's office says
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are examining the death of a 55-year-old inmate found unresponsive inside her cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center on Sunday afternoon.
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are examining the death of a 55-year-old inmate found unresponsive inside her cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center on Sunday afternoon.
Cobb County sets early voting for March 10 special election
Cobb County election officials have released early voting details for the March 10 special election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Cobb County election officials have released early voting details for the March 10 special election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
MLK Day service honors King's lasting legacy, calls for nonviolence when protesting
FOX 5 is partnering with The King Center to livestream the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service
FOX 5 is partnering with The King Center to livestream the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service
Crash closes northbound lanes of I-75 near Exit 277 on Monday morning
A crash involving at least one tractor-trailer and possibly two has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Exit 277 in Cherokee County.
A crash involving at least one tractor-trailer and possibly two has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Exit 277 in Cherokee County.
Demonstration planned on MLK Day for man killed in homeless camp
Advocates with the “Justice for Cornelius Taylor” movement are marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a public demonstration calling for housing justice and human dignity in Atlanta.
Advocates with the “Justice for Cornelius Taylor” movement are marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a public demonstration calling for housing justice and human dignity in Atlanta.
Former Douglas County judge arrested at Buckhead nightclub files lawsuit
A former Douglas County probate judge has filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and a police officer, alleging excessive force during her 2024 arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub.
A former Douglas County probate judge has filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and a police officer, alleging excessive force during her 2024 arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub.
Pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles Sunday night on I-285 in Cobb County
Cobb County police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck on Interstate 285 Sunday evening, causing major traffic disruptions.
Cobb County police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck on Interstate 285 Sunday evening, causing major traffic disruptions.
Man lying on Cobb County road struck, killed by truck on Friday
A man was killed last Saturday after being struck by a pickup truck while lying in the roadway on Powers Ferry Road, according to Cobb County police.
A man was killed last Saturday after being struck by a pickup truck while lying in the roadway on Powers Ferry Road, according to Cobb County police.
VIDEO: Drivers take over intersection on Covington Highway Sunday night
A large crowd gathered overnight at the intersection of Covington Highway and Wesley Chapel Road, where drivers blocked traffic and performed dangerous stunts in the roadway.
A large crowd gathered overnight at the intersection of Covington Highway and Wesley Chapel Road, where drivers blocked traffic and performed dangerous stunts in the roadway.
3 apartments damaged in fire off North Druid Hills Sunday night
A fire tore through an apartment complex in DeKalb County late Sunday night, damaging multiple units and displacing several residents.
A fire tore through an apartment complex in DeKalb County late Sunday night, damaging multiple units and displacing several residents.
Martin Luther King Day events in metro Atlanta | 2026
Information on Martin Luther King Day events in metro Atlanta and North Georgia for 2026.
Information on Martin Luther King Day events in metro Atlanta and North Georgia for 2026.